Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Toyota Tacoma problems
Owners filed 541 complaints about the 2007 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA between Jan 2007 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is suspension (118).
Complaints
541
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
65
Reported by owners
Fires
9
Reported by owners
Injuries
31
People reported injured
Deaths
2
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Suspension118
- Structure109
- Vehicle speed control108
- Power train68
- Steering54
- Air bags44
- Service brakes, hydraulic20
- Service brakes19
- Electrical system18
- Engine and engine cooling12
- Exterior lighting10
- Tires8
- Engine8
- Fuel/propulsion system6
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
49
26
14
83
29
26
21
37
53
61
28
21
19
17
22
10
10
4
9
2
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Suspension
118 reports1 crash1 related recall
“I tried to take my 2007 Toyota Tacoma for a recall about the leaf springs to Modern Toyota in Winston-Salem, NC. Modern Toyota took my truck for inspection, but upon return, informed me the would not replace the component nor were the obligated to do so.”
Structure
109 reports3 crashes
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with heavy rust throughout the subframe. The failure mileage was 95,342.”
Vehicle speed control
108 reports35 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“I WAS STOPPED AT A DRIVE THROUGH, FINISHED MY TRANSACTION VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. I PLACED MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHIN 2 CAR LENGTHS AND NO COLLISION WAS INCURRED.”
Power train
68 reports5 crashes1 related recall
“VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. TRUCK FRAME LOCATED BEHIND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAS RUSTED AND DETERIORATED. THERE ARE VISIBLE PORTIONS OF THE FRAME COMPLETELY GONE. ADDITIONALLY, THE MAIN FRAME CLOSEST TO PASSENGER DOOR. METAL IS LITERALLY FALLING OFF IN MY HANDS WHEN TRYING TO DETERMINE EXTENT OF DAMAGE. THERE IS VERY LITTLE METAL CONNECTING THIS PORTION OF THE FRAME. IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP.”
Steering
54 reports4 crashes
“Steering has developed a clunk at low speeds. Appears intermediate shaft is bad. Dealer wants over 500 to replace. Online it is a very common problem. The steering shaft goes bad ..how much more dangerous can you get?”
Air bags
44 reports11 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact's lawyer stated that another vehicle lost control due to a dropped water bottle and collided with his client's vehicle on its front driver's side at 50 MPH. The contact's lawyer stated that no air bags deployed. The contact's lawyer stated that the contact sustained injuries to the pelvis, which was fractured, a concussion, and contusions to the head, left leg, and a laceration to the head and back. Medical attention was required. The contact's lawyer stated that a police report was filed. The contact's lawyer mentioned that the contact was in a coma for two months and was on a ventilator for four months. The vehicle was towed to a private location. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.